HR – Your Secret Weapon for Success
Historically, the human resources department has not been viewed as an integral part of a company
Historically, the human resources department has not been viewed as an integral part of a company
Hiring can become an auto-piloted process, as with any task that must be repeated with any frequency. However, the secret to exceptional hiring is in remembering. If you can remember--and be strategically mindful of-- who your applicants are, who your staff is, what your company is and to evaluate after a trial period, your hiring strategy can be enhanced dramatically. 1. Remember who your applicant is. Write your job description accordingly, and with a purpose. Recall what your eleventh grade [...]
You know all of the typical interview questions to ask your candidates: what are your strengths and weakness, how do you handle stress or pressure, where do you see yourself in five years? However, there is one question that can tell you a great deal about a candidate that it
The world of business has evolved rapidly. In the technological age, even businesses that do not deal in e-commerce have an online presence, and this presence is one of the best available strategies for growing a business
One of the biggest differences in how customers acquaint themselves with products, keep updated on their current favorites and create new brand loyalties is the emergence of prominent mobile and cloud technologies. A comprehensive understanding of what your customer needs, and a plan for strategically executing solutions to cater to those needs, are what is keeping companies in the shark pool of viable competition. Without these plans and strategies, companies are falling by the proverbial wayside. An annual survey [...]
In business, there are no accidents. Well, there are, but a large amount of these are preventable, which means that in order to protect your company
In the wild, listening is not a skill; it is a vital asset that is a determining factor in the survival of a species. The owl, for instance, has an incredibly intricate and sensitive sense of hearing that has allowed it to develop a reaction time far faster than the scurrying mouse it has just detected and started for in the dark. In business, listening is vital in the same way, to survival and to profits. To be the most [...]
In a season of uncertainty--about the presidential election, health care reform, and global economy falters--some very reassuring numbers regarding hiring have been observed. According to the
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